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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,936.80, 407,905.20 and 266,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,936.80, 407,905.20 and 266,104.80 is: 399,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,936.80 : 407,905.20 = 266,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,936.80/407,905.20 = 266,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,936.80x = 407,905.20 × 266,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,936.80x = 108,545,531,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,545,531,664.96/271,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,157.20

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